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Jan 15

#onthisday in 1919, molasses crashes through Boston's North End

On January 15, 1919, a 50-foot tall tank ruptured, sending 2.3 million gallons of molasses rushing through the neighborhood.

Jan 13

Boston Youth Poet Laureate Alondra Bobadilla with Chief of Arts and Culture Kara Elliott-Ortega and Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola

Alondra Bobadilla named Boston's inaugural Youth Poet Laureate

Bobadilla is a 17-year-old student at Fenway High School.

Jan 13

New ride-hail pick-up, drop-off zones to be added to Seaport District

The new zones further the City of Boston's Go Boston 2030 mobility and safety goals.

Jan 10

Meet District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok

Councilor Bok is a lifelong Bostonian who grew up in the small downtown neighborhood of Bay Village. She cares passionately about making Boston a great city for people from all walks of life and all...

Jan 10

Meet At-Large City Councilor Julia Mejia

Like many residents in the City of Boston, immigration is part of Councilor Mejia’s story.

Jan 10

A historic new City Council

Boston is now looking at the most diverse City Council that the City has ever seen.

Jan 10

Meet District 5 City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo

Councilor Arroyo was born in Hyde Park where he was raised by his parents Felix D. Arroyo, a former Boston City Councilor and the current Register of Probate for Suffolk County, and Elsa Montano, a...

Jan 10

Meet District 9 City Councilor Liz Breadon

Councilor Liz Breadon immigrated to the United States from Northern Ireland in 1995 and settled in Oak Square, Brighton where she lives with her spouse Mary McCarthy.

Jan 10

In the dirt with the City Archaeologist

The City Archaeology Program has come a long way since it was created in 1983.

Jan 9

Landmarks Project Spotlight: 212 Stuart Street

Looking for proof that historic districts are not frozen in time? Check out the future building at 212 Stuart Street located in the Bay Village Historic District.

Jan 9

Landmarks Project Spotlight: Solar flower at the Benjamin Franklin Institute

Boston, including its historic districts, is working hard to address environmental issues.

Jan 9

Buildings We Love: 424 Massachusetts Avenue

The building at 424 Massachusetts Avenue (Mass. Ave.) sits with its older neighbors in Boston’s South End.

Jan 9

Directors Chair: Updates coming to Bay Village historic district guidelines

The Commission plans to adopt the revised guidelines at a public hearing in spring 2020.

Jan 9

Demolition Delay Application: 224 Princeton Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 224 Princeton Street in East Boston.

Jan 9

Demolition Delay Application: 101 Condor Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 101 Condor Street in East Boston.

Jan 8

Demolition Delay application: 142 Pleasant Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 142 Pleasant Street in Dorchester.

Jan 8

Demolition Delay application: 105 West First Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 105 West First Street in South Boston.

Jan 8

Demolition Delay Application: 658-660 East Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 658-660 East Broadway in South Boston.

Jan 8

Demolition Delay Application: 660R East Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 660R East Broadway in South Boston.

Jan 8

Demolition Delay Application: 654 East Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish the structure at 654 East Broadway in South Boston.

Jan 7

Image for mayor walsh taking the stage to deliver his state of the city address

Mayor Walsh lays out bold vision, transformative investments in State of the City address

Mayor Walsh tonight delivered his fifth annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall, sharing his vision for the future of Boston.

Jan 7

First City-funded voucher program created for rental housing

The City of Boston will issue its own vouchers for rental assistance for the first time in City history.

Jan 7

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Unprecedented investment to be made in affordable housing in Boston

In his State of the City address, Mayor Walsh pledged to dedicate $500 million over the next five years to create thousands of affordable homes.

Jan 7

East Boston Transportation Action Committee created

Mayor Walsh announced the creation of the committee during his State of the City address.

Jan 7

City to make single largest investment in direct funding to support Boston Public Schools students

The investment will reach $100 million over three years.

Jan 7

Mayor highlights residents’ stories as he shares vision for Boston

During his State of the City speech, Mayor Martin J. Walsh tonight welcomed four Bostonians to the stage to share their stories and begin his annual address to the people of Boston.

Jan 7

Notes from the Archives: 150 years ago, Dorchester Joins Boston!

In January 1870, Boston annexed the Town of Dorchester. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Dorchester joining Boston, we're highlighting some of our favorite Dorchester records!